Chapter 48 Relatives
Among Jiang Li and the female teachers in Mingyi Hall, there were only Ji Luo who were on good terms with each other, and the only one who clearly showed that they were not on good terms was Ji Luo.

Ji Luo teaches etiquette and was once a maid in the Empress Dowager's palace. Later, after Mingyi Hall was established, Ji Luo entered the hall to teach the noble ladies. Because she was appointed by the Empress Dowager, she always appeared extremely arrogant.

Jiang Li knew that Ji Luo valued people's morals and etiquette the most. When it came to Xue Fangfei's incident, Ji Luo stood up and indignantly accused Xue Fangfei. Now that Jiang Li had such a notorious past, in Ji Luo's mind, having such a person among the students she taught must be an intolerable thing.

After Ji Luo came in, the class started soon after the time came. Jiang Li had already read the books such as "Yanli", "Yili", "Nu Shu" and "Xiao Jing" in Mingyi Hall, and could even recite them backwards. However, Liu Xu on the side listened very seriously and looked very focused.

Ji Luo taught, and in the middle of the class, she would ask some students to stand up and recite their past lessons. She must be quite strict, and the students were afraid of her, so they were all well-behaved during class. However, from beginning to end, Ji Luo did not ask Jiang Li a single question, and she even glanced at Jiang Li.

Generally speaking, when there are new students in Mingyi Hall, the teacher will say a few words to show his concern, but Ji Luo seemed to have ignored the existence of Jiang Li and had no intention of caring about Jiang Li at all.

Jiang Li saw it all, and was not surprised. Such a person who strictly abides by etiquette and morality must be very disgusted with her presence. If Jiang Li was not Jiang Yuanbo's legitimate daughter, Ji Luo might have thought of ways to drive Jiang Li back to the mansion. Ji Luo could not do anything to Jiang Yuanbo's daughter, so she could only ignore her.

Jiang Youyao also saw Ji Luo's behavior, and her mood suddenly became much better. No matter how cunning Jiang Li was, she could not change the past of killing her mother and brother. After all, the people of Mingyi Hall did not welcome Jiang Li. Even if Jiang Li entered Mingyi Hall, she would only feel pain.

After the etiquette class was over, Ji Luo stood on the stage and said, "In ten days, this year's school exam will be held. This year's school exam will be held at the same time as the Imperial College exam. Those who can get good rankings in the school exam will be reported to the Queen Mother and rewarded. For you, it is a great honor." After a pause, she pointed out, "For those who cannot meet the requirements, they will be reported to the higher authorities and sent away."

There was immediate discussion around.

If you fail to meet the requirements, you will be expelled from Mingyi Hall.

In fact, expelling from Mingyi Hall was a small matter, after all, not everyone was a talented woman. But the students who came to Mingyi Hall were all young ladies from noble families in Beijing. If the news of being expelled for not meeting the assessment target spread, it would be really embarrassing.

"I hope you will all work hard." Ji Luo said this dryly, and left the school with the books expressionlessly.

After Ji Luo left, the school suddenly became lively. Someone said, "Will we really be expelled from Mingyi Hall? Mr. Ji won't scold us again, will he? My book will be terrible if it is included."

"My music education is the real headache."

"It's over, it's over. What if I can't fend off the enemy?"

Amidst the clamor, a clear voice suddenly rang out: "What are you afraid of? Second Miss Jiang knows nothing, and Fang Jinmingyi Hall is not afraid of her. Aren't you just worrying about nothing?"

It was Meng Hongjin.

When Meng Hongjin said this, the people around him were stunned for a moment, and then they started to joke: "That's right, we are confused."

"Miss Jiang Er is so unlucky. If she had known this would happen, why would she have come to Mingyi Hall?" There was a hint of gloating in his words.

In the eyes of these people, Jiang Li and Bai Ding were not much different. At least these noble ladies were enlightened seven or eight years earlier than Jiang Li. If they really had to be expelled from Mingyi Hall, Jiang Li should be the first one to be expelled.

Jiang Li heard these words but just smiled and ignored them.

"Mr. Ji's words may not be true." Liu Xu beside him suddenly said. Jiang Li looked at her. Liu Xu was just packing her books and lowered her head without looking at Jiang Li, but Jiang Li knew that he was talking to her. Liu Xu said, "And Lord Jiang will not let you fall into such a situation. You can explain it to the tutor of Mingyi Hall later." Jiang Li curved her lips and said, "I know, thank you."

As if feeling somewhat uncomfortable with Jiang Li's gratitude, Liu Xu froze for a moment and remained silent.

After Ji Luo's class, other teachers came to teach soon. Jiang Li was not unfamiliar with these teachers, and was very familiar with the lessons they taught. But even so, her attitude was very serious, as if she really knew nothing.

It's just that these gentlemen, like Ji Luo, ignored Jiang Li intentionally or unintentionally.

The day finally passed peacefully. Although the group led by Meng Hongjin had been provoking her, Jiang Li always faced them with a smile, occasionally retorting a few words, but making it difficult for people to find anything to say.

After school, Bai Xue and Jiang Li went to the carriage waiting outside Mingyi Hall, preparing to ride back home together. Jiang Youyao and Jiang Yu'e would never ride in the same carriage with Jiang Li, and Jiang Li also thought it was too troublesome.

Just after leaving Mingyi Hall, I saw a few people arguing not far across the street. Jiang Li only took a glance and prepared to leave. The relationships in Yanjing City were complicated. If she was accidentally involved in any trouble, it would be difficult to get out. Moreover, she was now the daughter of the Jiang family, so she had to be more cautious in doing things.

At this time, someone among the people who were pulling each other suddenly said, "Isn't the Ye family in Xiangyang very rich? Use the silver to break open the gate of the Imperial College. This painting of mine is the handwriting of Zeng Zimo from the previous dynasty's studio. It is priceless. I am in a good mood today. If you take 30,000 taels of gold, I won't bother about this matter."

The Ye family in Xiangyang? Jiang Li paused.

Jiang Li's mother, Ye Zhenzhen, is the youngest daughter of the Xiangyang Ye family. The Xiangyang Ye family is Jiang Li's maternal ancestors.

This person is my relative.

Jiang Li looked over there.

I saw several young men surrounding a boy of about 17 or 18 years old. The boy was only wearing a simple silver silk robe, which was not exaggerated or complicated, and could even be called simple. The boy had handsome eyebrows and eyes, and at this moment, his eyes could not hide his anger. The people opposite him were three young men dressed in rich clothes. The other two pulled the boy's sleeves, and the leader had a rat-like face and a painting in his hand, and was not giving up.

"What do you think, are you going to do it or not?" Jiang Li recognized the man with a mean look. He was Tai Changqing's youngest son Liu Zimin, a helpless bully who was uneducated and had no skills.

The handsome young man gritted his teeth and said, "So what if I don't do it?"

Liu Zimin looked at the young man and smiled viciously: "Simple, I will take you to see the official!" After that, he waved his hand and said to the other two: "Take them away!"

He actually wanted to take the young boy away.

Things have come to this point, Jiang Li had no choice but to stand up.

"Wait a minute," she said.

(End of this chapter)